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Messiah at Trinity

A cherished holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since 1770, Trinity’s Messiah is “the gold standard” (The New York Times)
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New York’s most historic Messiah

In a city full of Messiah concerts, Trinity’s version is unique.
Sonya Headlam performs Messiah with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra.

Watch it live!

Led by celebrated guest conductor Jane Glover, this year’s performance will stream live on YouTube on Friday, December 13, at 7pm.
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The First Messiah in NYC

Did Trinity Church present the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in the New World?
Messiah 2023

From the Archives

Watch the “transcendent and awe-inspiring” 2023 concert, recorded live in Trinity Church.
Jane Glover

The Passion and Promise of Messiah

Acclaimed Baroque specialist Jane Glover on what first captivated her about Handel’s masterpiece—and what keeps drawing her back.

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2024 Music Season

Trinity's 2024 music season offers an expansive programming vision that grapples with some of today’s most pressing social, political, and environmental issues that align with Trinity’s mission and ministry.
MusicSeptember 8, 2024Trinity Church

Community Hymn Sing

Trinity’s community hymn sing includes beloved favorites and new arrangements.
Man plays the organ at St. Paul's Chapel.
MusicSt. Paul's Chapel

Pipes at One

Pipes at One showcases leading organists and rising stars from around the country in this weekly series at St. Paul’s Chapel highlighting its celebrated three-manual Noack organ.
Tom Harrell with trumpet in a park.
MusicOctober 8, 2023 Trinity Church

Jazz Icons: Tom Harrell Quartet

Join the Tom Harrell Quartet for a Jazz Icons concert on October 8, at 3pm in Trinity Church. Praised by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Harrell is widely recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic jazz instrumentalists and composers of our time.
Ron Carter Trio of three men with their instruments: a bass and guitar
MusicDecember 10, 2023 Trinity Church

Jazz Icons: Ron Carter Trio

Join the Ron Carter Trio, featuring Russell Malone and Donald Vega for a Jazz Icons concert on December 10, at 3pm in Trinity Church. Ron Carter is one of the most prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,500 albums to his name.
Akathist text written in pink clouds
MusicNovember 10, 2023 Trinity Church

World Premiere of Benedict Sheehan's Akathist

On November 10, at 7:30pm, in Trinity Church, experience the world premiere of Benedict Sheehan’s oratorio, Akathist, an epic meditation on choosing gratitude, in collaboration with Artefact Ensemble.
Trinity Youth Chorus Compline
MusicDecember 22, 2023 St. Paul's Chapel

A Ceremony of Carols

A beloved holiday tradition, Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols will be performed by the Trinity Youth Chorus with Melissa Attebury, director.

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